in Manchoukuo Tokyo, June 18.
This country must lead China to the realization that only friendly relations "among Japan, China, and Manchoukuo can secure the peace of the Orient.
This statement wes made this afternoon by Gen. Senjuro Hayashi, the War Minister, on his arrival here from an extensive tour of the new empire, in the course of which he traversed the country from Tsitsihar to Chengteh, Jehol, and from Dairen to Heiho, on the Soviet-Manchoukuo border.
The War Minister also pointed out that there existed st present no reasons which could lead to a clash between Soviet Russia and the new state, but stressed the need for con-
Japanese War Minister a "Rain God"
Yomturl, June 12.
1t is reported here that Manchurian farmers are worshipping {he Japanese War Minister, Gen Hayashi, as their "Rain' God" because, Before his arrival in Manchuria, a drought had caused Wideroread anxiety and suffering For fear of a crop loss. However, rain fell at every place he visited Immediately after he had left and, in some places, it is reported, it @renched' the locality=—United Press. stant attention to situations which may give rise to conflets, Commenting on the maintenance of peace and*order in Manchoukuo, Gen. Hayashi said that although "much progress had been made by the Japanese-Manchurian troops ju eradiating banditry, complete elimination of the evil was dificult of achievement in a short period of time.
'The Kwantung Army, headed by General Jiro Minami, is' doing ce structive work in Manchoukuo. It is fa matter of profound gratification to. Us that the Japanese troops, although far away from home, do. their duty faithfully and uncomplainingly," Gen. Hayashi remarked.
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